The special exhibition Korea in Color: A Legacy of Auspicious Images sheds light on the use of color in Korean painting—known as polychrome painting (chaesaekhwa)—and its role in Korean art and culture. Polychrome painting flourished during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910) and the colorful artworks created during this era, featuring symbolic images from sacred to secular, permeated all […]
The 17th Annual Juried Youth Exhibition, Explorations, showcases the creative perspectives of local youth artists. Students in grades K-12 throughout San Diego County and Tijuana were challenged to respond to the theme of “exploration” through photography and video. This year’s theme inspired a visual exploration of the depths of our imaginations, our individual essence, and […]
Ebb and Flow: Giant Kelp Forests through Art, Science and the Archives, a group exhibition hosted by UC San Diego Library and curated by San Diego-based photographer, marine scientist and Scripps Institution of Oceanography alumna Oriana Poindexter ’15, opens at Geisel Library on January 12. Located on the main floor of Geisel Library (in both […]
This exhibition is a visual and conceptual exploration of the intricate relationships between nature and myth that define the essence of the Baja. The title translates into English as Wild Baja—a place where the wild and the mythic intersect in a harmonious dance. Through intricate paintings, organic sculptures, and art installations, seven artists from the […]
La Jolla Music Society is teaming up with Changemaker to present an exciting new Speaker Series in its 2023–24 Winter Season. This three-part series will include a remarkable lineup of renowned changemakers who have pushed the boundaries in their respective fields and whose work reveals fascinating insights about our planet. Telling their stories live in […]
The exhibition, La Frontera, explores the complexity of the U.S.–Mexico border as a physical reality, geopolitical construction, and state of being through the medium of jewelry – an object repeatedly used for communication throughout human history. Worn to visibly adorn the body, jewelry is inherently performative. As personal tokens, these objects are suggestive of often unknown […]
“Dueling Dogs” – Ghosts Dueling Dogs, 2021 Ghosts Alanna Airitam Alanna Airitam is a photo-based conceptual artist based in Tucson, Arizona. Airitam pushes the traditional boundaries of photography by incorporating materials such as metal, resin, varnish, and gold into her work. Her work is inspired by the lighting of 17th century Renaissance paintings, early Black […]
In the immersive exhibition Dark Loops artist Margaret Noble utilizes technology and artifice to explore the intricate connections between living and non-living entities in both our natural and man-made environments. Through a mix of sculptures, live-streaming videos, preserved insects, and technological components, the exhibition creates artificial ecosystems—miniature dioramas—within the gallery space. These installations blur the […]
Join us for the opening of Order / Disorder: Belonging in Nature, which brings together five artists from California and Tijuana who explore the beauty and complexities of our natural environment and highlight La Jolla’s unique coastal habitats. Diverse works of art, including sculptures, paintings, cyanotypes and installations speak to the relationship between humanity and nature […]
Based on the Novel by MARK HADDON Adapted by SIMON STEPHENS Choreographed by NATALIE ISCOVICH Directed by J. SCOTT LAPP Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best New Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a “dazzling, pulse-pounding and remarkable” (Time Out New York) adaptation of Mark Haddon’s internationally best-selling novel. Fifteen-year-old Christopher […]
Join us for the San Diego Library’s next Signature Event Series featuring San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez ’03, MA ’13, PhD ’16. In addition to a moderated conversation […]
The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum proudly welcomes the public to delve into the fascinating world of Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s very first Chinese American movie star! Born Wong Liu Tsong, her journey from the streets of Los Angeles’ Chinatown to international stardom is a testament to her talent, resilience, and dedicated pursuit of breaking […]
This Spring, enjoy an 8-day edible extravaganza featuring 100+ restaurants offering variations of multi-course menus starting at $20. Whether you are looking to rake up a deal, obtain great value, produce a customized dining plan, or just enjoy a bright and new tasting experience, SDRW gathers all of that into one. From Oceanside to Chula […]
The Cherry Blossom Festival invites guests to enjoy live performances, cultural food, and shop from local vendors. Don’t miss this iconic San Diego tradition featuring children’s activities, beer & sake garden, live music and dance performances and much more. March 7 – 10, 2024 Japanese Friendship Garden
SAN DIEGO’S LARGEST, FREE, ARCHITECTURAL FESTIVAL IS COMING TO POINT LOMA AND 7 OTHER NEIGHBORHOODS! Downtown, Bankers Hill, Balboa Park, Barrio Logan, La Jolla, National City, Coronado, and San Ysidro. Enjoy your own custom tours of the best of San Diego’s architecture, we invite you to reflect on how these buildings and spaces reflect the […]
